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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.8
4.8
8261 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 789-4962
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042
  • Neighborhood
    Far Westheimer
  • Cross street
    S Gesseenger
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

  • Benihana Power Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    From seating to payment processing, guests can enjoy our Power Lunch options in 45 minutes or less or it’s on us! Choice of 1 protein below served with Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad; Vegetable Fried Rice; and Hibachi Vegetables. • Hibachi Chicken • Hibachi Filet Mignon • Hibachi Shrimp • Hibachi Steak • Hibachi Tofu POWER LUNCH PRICING • $15.95 – Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu • $19.95 – Filet Mignon or NY Strip Restrictions: Tax and gratuity not included. Dine in only. No substitutions or modifications allowed on these menu items. Not valid with any other promotion, including the birthday / half-birthday certificates.

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included. 

    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA Photo

  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU Photo

  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    Mar 7, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Spring into the season with our newest drink offerings—Dragon Bloom Margarita, Pink Paradise, and Sweet Heat Paloma—available for a limited time only!

Menu

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What 8,261 people are saying

Benihana - Houston, TX reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Houston offers a captivating dining experience with "excellent food" and "entertaining chefs." Customers rave about their "perfectly cooked" steak and seafood, while the garlic butter shrimp and chicken fried rice are fan favorites. The ambiance is lively, making it an ideal spot for birthdays and special occasions.

8,261 Reviews

  1. Lucille VIP

    Houston112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch at Benihana is a great value!! The chefs do a fun show and the prices are great.

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  2. Alethea VIP

    Houston92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming to Benihana for lunch. Great fun and a good meal.

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  3. Carla VIP

    Houston95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the chef show that Sunny did. He is hilarious and a great chef.

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  4. Jordyn VIP

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at Benihana! The Service was excellent , the food was delicious, and the drinks were amazing. We tried a few new dishes and loved everything. Definitely a fun and flavorful experience—can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Alethea VIP

    Houston92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We requested chef Xing and he took excellent care of us. His cooking was amazing.

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  6. Carla VIP

    Houston95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came in for my birthday and had an amazing experience. the food and the service were both top notch.

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  7. Lucille VIP

    Houston112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the service and the food was of superb quality.

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  8. Cayden VIP

    Houston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was yet another great trip to Benihana. Tasty food, great service, and some nice conversation with both the cook
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Cayden! We're thrilled to hear that you had another great experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our tasty food and great service. We always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and we're glad we could do that for you. We look forward to your next visit!

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  9. Everett VIP

    Houston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Benihana and the chef Juan is the best and we always request him!
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Everett! We're thrilled to hear that you love Benihana and that you've had the pleasure of requesting our chef, Juan. We always aim to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your kind words are a testament to that. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  10. Megan VIP

    Houston44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive. Chef prepared our meal timely, really appreciated.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Megan, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service to be attentive. It's always our goal to provide prompt service and delicious food to our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Benihana - Houston, TX soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

Benihana - Houston, TX offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Benihana - Houston, TX also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 789-4962.

Benihana - Houston, TX is rated 4.8 stars by 8261 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benihana - Houston, TX

9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Gesseenger
  • Neighborhood
    Far Westheimer
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Phone number
    (713) 789-4962
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/

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